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Erica Speden

2026 · Wellington

Died 28 August 2026Posted 4 September 2026

Peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, on Friday 28 August 2026, aged 91. Beloved wife of the late Dr Ian Speden for 69 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne Speden and Perry Rush, Graeme Speden and the late Sarah Boyd. Cherished Nana of Ronan and Sylvie Speden, and Ben and Sofia Rush. Funeral arrangements to be notified.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Te Omanga Hospice, Blind Low Vision NZ, or the Red Cross.

Messages to iespeden@xtra.co.nz or c/- Croft Funeral Home, PO Box 30-067, Lower Hutt 5040.

Arranged by Croft Funeral Home

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